Explaining the Determinants of Brexit - Chosenness, Myths, Trauma in the  Memory of Leave Voters.docx (original) (raw)

This paper explores the determinants behind the Brexit vote, focusing on the CMT (Chosenness, Myths, Trauma) framework to analyze the motivations of Leave voters. It highlights the demographic factors influencing the vote, notably that older, white, and less educated citizens were more likely to support Brexit, entwined with a sense of national identity and historical narratives. The study concludes that the perceived 'greatness' of Britain's past and fears surrounding immigration were significant contributors to the Leave decision, though it acknowledges the challenges in predicting the post-Brexit landscape.